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3738-3740 Irving St

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1712005 3 units · 2 fl · 1925

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3738-3740 Irving St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1925
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1712005
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Eriksen-Lynch Family Trust
Mailing address
Dean K P Ericksen & Jeanne 664 Chenery St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
052517

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3740 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
3738 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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AI summary

The property at 3738-3740 Irving Street is a 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, containing 3 units plus commercial space, and currently owned by the Eriksen-lynch Family Trust. The building underwent significant improvements between 2016-2021, including the conversion of an existing office space to a gym with ADA restroom upgrades and new systems ($130,000), reroofing work ($12,800), and siding replacement ($13,300). In 2019, structural improvements were made to reinforce roof framing and add concrete topping, along with commercial bathroom renovations including sink relocation and water heater replacement. A solar PV system installation with 27 modules (11.07 kW) is currently pending approval as of March 2024.

The building has experienced several concerning issues, particularly during 2021, when there were complaints about exposed wiring, unpermitted work, and the use of shared spaces as personal parking (complaints filed in March-April 2021). While some permits were issued and completed during this period, there is an active complaint regarding the gym installation and zoning compliance as of March 2021. The property has also seen numerous parking enforcement issues in the surrounding area, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking and illegal parking between 2023-2024, though these are external to the building itself. Finally, there were two fire complaints in 2016 and 2018, both of which were determined to have no merit.

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Risk rating

How 3738-3740 Irving St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
33th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 423 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.8%
Moderate concern 44.3%
Severe concern 7.9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3738-3740 Irving St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Electrical Permit Sep 03
Address correction from 3738 irving to 3740 irving, ref.: e202403123016.
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